Simple clip may stop Post-Surgery throat pain
NCT ID NCT05383417
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a small clip attached to the breathing tube used during anesthesia to see if it could prevent sore throat, voice changes, and trouble swallowing after surgery. 100 adults having surgery with general anesthesia took part. The clip is designed to reduce pressure on the voice box. Researchers tracked symptoms for a week after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EndoClip (a clip attached to the breathing tube)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple clip could make recovery from surgery more comfortable by preventing common throat problems caused by breathing tubes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The clip might not reduce symptoms for all patients or could cause its own discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC San Diego Health
La Jolla, California, 92037-7895, United States
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